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TheRealAntMan Slave-Making ant journal

Started By TheRealAntMan , Aug 5 2018 12:51 PM
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#1 Offline TheRealAntMan - Posted August 5 2018 - 12:51 PM

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Found this little girl running around Formica Fusca next. It took me a moment to realize that it was a Polyergus Queen. I’m not sure if it’s Polyergus Lucidus or Polyergus Breviceps. The measurements are 10 mm. I also put Formica Pallidefulva brood inside with her.

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I’ll get clear pics next time.
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An ants' strength can be rivaled by few animals compared to their relative body size
 

 

#2 Offline TheRealAntMan - Posted August 5 2018 - 6:20 PM

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I just decided to release her, it would be to complicated and require too much attention.
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#3 Offline Major - Posted August 6 2018 - 3:33 PM

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Good choice. Polyurgus aren't meant for captivity. She wouldn't survive.
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